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| THE FALSE PRINCESS- Mystery book review |
THE FALSE PRINCESS
Eilis O'Neal
Scholastic
2011
Available:
hardcopy, paperback, Kindle & audio
At some point every girl secretly dreams
she is a princess switched at birth. For sixteen-year-old Nalia, the reverse is
true. Raised as a princess only to find out that she was a stand-in for the real
princess. Instead of being Princess Nalia, she's plain Sinda Azaway, daughter
of a simple weaver. In an instant she's banished from the castle. Banished from
the only home she's ever known. Banished from who she thought were her loving
parents. Banished from her one true friend. She's sent away to live with an
aunt who doesn't seem to want her. Or, like her. Nothing she's learned at the palace is useful in her new
life and she's more than just miserable. Something odd is happening to her
body. She feels she's about to explode.
Literally. She has to find
out what's happening to her and the truth about her past.
This was a really enjoyable read. The plot
twists are fun and unexpected which made it hard to put down. There is a quiet
mix of fantasy, romance, magic and mystery woven into a wonderful
coming-of-age-story that girls will love.
Target
Audience: Grades 7-10
Mystery/suspense: Sneaks up on you
Kid Appeal: Girls will love this!
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